Blue Mountains Festivals and Events
Your Guide to Events & Festivals in the Blue Mountains
To help you plan your trip to the Blue Mountains we have listed festivals and events throughout the year. Why not book your holiday or getaway to coincide with the top events happening in the Blue Mountains.
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Roaring 20s...and all that Jazz Festival1-29 February 2012 Events for the 2012 festival include croquet and moonshine and a screening of the original Great Gatsby movie at Mount Victoria Flicks; a murder mystery night at Blue Mountains Manor House complete with Charleston lessons and then the day after you can renew your wedding vows 1920s style; high teas at Bygone Beautys and Fairmont Resort; a musical tea dance; Everglades Historic House and Garden will be having a Cleudo lunch inspired by the popular board game. Norman Lindsay Gallery will once again stage its popular jazz concert featuring Galapagos Duck and Leura Village Association will close Leura Mall with a display of vintage cars, the opportunity to alfresco dine and possibly a Charleston competition. The Carrington Hotel will be venue for a number of events including a Slow Food breakfast with Jazz, a vintage fashion parade with garments from The Darnell Collection, a Speak Easy, Ragtime concert on the Piazza and the Art Deco Grand Ball. For details visit www.hyperhub.com.au/roaring20s/index.html |
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Scenic World Sculpture Exhibition16 February - 11 March 2012 Don't miss the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World exhibition. Twenty six established and emerging artists from Katoomba to Belfast will display their work in the Jurassic Valley at Scenic World in Katoomba. One entrant will win the $20,000 Scenic World Acquisitive Award and Keith Rowe trophy. Sculptures have been selected by prominent judges, Macquarie University Sculpture Park Curator, Leonard Janiszewski, and University of Western Sydney Collection Curator, Monica McMahon. The sculptures will be newly created for this exhibition and cross genres and mediums, delivered in diverse dimensions, and provide thought-provoking narratives. The Exhibition can be experienced on guided and independent tours, with opportunities to attend lectures and meet the makers at artist talks. Visiting the Exhibition will be free with any valley ticket purchase. Open Daily 9-5pm |
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Norman Lindsay Gallery - Jazz in the GardenSaturday, 25 February 2012 Jazz in the Garden is an annual event held on the anniversary of artist Norman Lindsay's birthday. Don't miss an evening of live Jazz performed by Galapagos Duck. Gates will open at 5pm, concert to start at 6pm. Bring picnic food, table and chairs. Tickets available online at www.normanlindsay.com.au/products.php?cat=47 Prices: Adults $28, 12-16 yrs $15, Under 12 yrs $6, Friends of The Gallery & National Trust members $25, Admission to the Gallery is included and parking is free. Please telephone 02-4751-1067 for further details. Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum is located at 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Website www.normanlindsaygallery.com.au |
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Blue Mountains Music Festival - Katoomba16, 17 and 18 March 2012 This is an annual event featuring talented local and international performers. Tickets now available - see website: www.bmff.org.au
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A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine - Zig Zag RailwayFriday 13 April - Sunday, 15 April 2012 - Easter Holidays Join Thomas and his friends for a unique steam trip.Thomas will be there with James and Douglas and even Diesel will help pull the train. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, will be there to say hello and Mr Conductor will ensure you can find your reserved seats on the train. A little Thomas the Tank Engine will pull Annie and Clarabel for you to ride in. There is a jumping castle, merry-go-round and face painters as well as a Thomas model railway. Bookings essential. Cost: $39.50 per Adult and $27.50 per Child (children under 2 are free) |
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Mt Wilson Autumn Garden FestivalApril and May 2012 Visit the open gardens of Mt Wilson to see Autumn colours at their best. |
Blackheath Autumn Wine Fair14 April 2012
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Wizards Express - Zig Zag Railway21 April 2012 and 5 May 2012 Take the family on an exciting journey on the Wizard’s Express. It is two hours of magical fun with a train ride, departing Platform 9-3/4, Clarence Station, Blue Mountains NSW. Before you set off, prospective house members will be put under the sorting hat for carriage selection then Hagrid will see see you off. Enjoy Wizard food such as lizards, worms, frogs, sows ears etc. which will be served on the way. Professional magicians will entertain you. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning 02-6355-2955 or book online at Wizards Express bookings. Saturday 10 September 2011 is sold out however bookings are being taken for the October long weekend - Saturday, 1 October 2011, 6pm and Sunday, 2 October, 7pm. Costs are $39.50 for adults, $27.50 for children aged 4 - 13, and infants under 4 yrs are free however are not allocated a seat. |
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Winter Magic Festival - KatoombaAnnual Festival - June 2012 - For the whole month plus a big extra special day! When your feet touch the platform at Katoomba Station you'll hear it. As you walk up the steps that lead to Katoomba Street you'll see and feel it. In a moment you're part of the Blue Mountains biggest annual event, the Winter Magic Festival. Sitting atop the ancient mountain ridges of a World Heritage National Park is the idyllic location of Australia's largest community festival. This is the weekend when musicians and magicians, jugglers and gymnasts, choirs, clowns and community take over the main street of one of Australia's most famous towns - Katoomba. |
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Blue Mountains - YulefestAnnual Festival - July and August 2012 Every year between June and August the area revels in Yulefest - when Christmas is celebrated in July. Since the early 1980's the people of the Blue Mountains have been celebrating Yulefest. It began when a group of Irish men were staying at the Mountain Heritage Hotel. They were enjoy sitting around the warm log fire while snow was falling outside. They said to their host - "it feels like Christmas at home in Ireland". The host thought it would be a great idea to re-create a festive 'Winter Christmas' atmosphere for his Irish guests - with all the trimmings including falling snow, Christmas feasts of turkey, mince pies and plum puddings with brandy custard - all part of the Yulefest celebrations. |
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Daffodils at RydalSeptember 2012 Every year in September, the village of Rydal celebrates the arrival of Spring by opening local gardens and village attractions to the public. An entry fee is charged to visit all the gardens, attractions and music (except the Sculpture Garden which has separate entry fee). Start at the Information Centre near the railway station and follow the marked walking trail to see public gardens and historic buildings. There are a number of private gardens open to the public. The 2011 Festival was held over two weekends - 10-11 September and 17-18 September.
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Hazelbrook-Woodford Garden FestivalSeptember 2012 It was the 27th year of the festival in 2011 when eight local gardens were open to the public. Join us in September 2012. |
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Leura Gardens FestivalEarly October 2012 During the Leura Gardens Festival, held every Spring, private gardens are open to the public to raise funds for Katoomba Hospital. A festival ticket sales and information stand is located at the top of the Leura Mall. In 2011 there were 12 gardens open. A ticket to see all gardens was $20 per person or single garden tickets $5 per person per garden. Children under 16 free. Gardens usually open from 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. |
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Leura Village FairOctober 2012 Visit Leura Mall for this very special annual event. The Mall will comes alive with market stalls, art displays, live entertainment, fine food and coffee. See the beautiful cherry blossoms lining the centre of the Mall. From 9am to 4pm each day.
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Brew Mountains Beer FestivalOctober 2012 The inaugural Brew Mountains Beer Festival was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Leura on 15 October 2011. Beers available for sampling were from Schwartz Brewery, Sydney Brewery, Coopers Brewery, Little Creatures Brewery, Malt Shovel Brewery, Lord Nelson, Paulaner, 1842 (The Stricklands Beer Group), Harts (Rocks Brewery), Matilda Bay, Blue Tongue, Drink Works (Monteith's/Tiger), The Endeavour Brewery and Mudgee Brewing Co. A new beer called 'Leura Light' was brewed especially for the festival. Bakehouse on Wentworth also launched a delicious new pie - 'Dr Schwartz Porter Pie'. |
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Festival of WalkingOctober 2012 The inaugural Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism Festival of Walking was held 8-15 October 2011 throughout the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. The Festival is a celebration of the beauty of nature, the health and well being benefits of walking, acknowledgement of Aboriginal custodianship and culture and homage to the history, heritage and conservation of the Blue Mountains region. Events included walks in gear from yesteryear, photographic exhibitions, walks to mystery locations plus guided and self-guided activities for everyone from challenging wilderness treks to gentle street strolls. Don't miss the festival in 2012. |
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The Blue Mountains Film Festival - KatoombaOctober 2012 The 2011 Film Festival was held from 13-15 October at Scenic World against a stunning backdrop of the Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley. Enjoy the next film festival in 2012. Visit the website for more details - www.katoombafilmfest.com.au
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Rhododendron Festival - BlackheathNovember 2012 The highlights of the festival are:
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Oberon & Villages Spring Garden FestivalSeptember - November 2012 Just beyond the Blue Mountains, Oberon and surrounding villages celebrate Spring with open gardens. The highlight of the festival is the Oberon Spring Garden Open Weekend. Don't miss the Falkirk Daffodil Garden at 2070 Edith Rd, Oberon. See the Oberon Festivals website - www.oberonfestivals.com.au - for more details.
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Everglades Vintage and Retro Weekend - LeuraNovember 2012 Step back in time to the 1930s and 40s, hear the Sydney Youth Orchestra, visit fashion displays of the 1930s and 40s, have a hair and makeup make-over in the style of the times, vintage and retro stalls, play croquet, see a display of vintage cars, visit the Kid's Zone for face painting, hop scotch, flower cut-outs, quoits and cubby houses, enjoy a picnic watching Move and Groove swing troupe, have Devonshire Tea. Where: Everglades House and Gardens, Leura As part of the Vintage and Retro Weekend in 2011, visitors enjoyed Woolworths Jazz on the Fairways at Leura Gold Club starring the George Washingmachine Quartet.
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Glenbrook Spring FairNovember 2012 Street markets, rides, amusements for the children, local talent on show. Come and join in the fun, food and entertainment from 8.30am - 3pm.
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